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Facelift and Blepharoplasty: Distinct surgical methods to combat aging signs for improved appearance. A facelift is a surgery that focuses on the other structures of the face and the neck. Reduction in excess skin that causes droopy eyelids. In some cases, if eyelids obstructs vision, it may be covered under health plan. These cosmetic surgeries aim to provide a refreshed look. Taking into account facelift and blepharoplasty are surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. Therefore, we can discuss facelift and blepharoplasty as an overview.
What Should You Know Before Considering Facelift and Blepharoplasty?
A facelift, called rhytidectomy, removes sagging cheeks, jowls along the jawline, and loose neck skin. To make the face appear smoother and younger without changing one’s appearance. It’s a restorative surgery. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, focuses on the eyes. If your upper lids droop so badly that they interfere with vision you can resort to an upper eyelid lift.
An ideal candidate who is a good candidate for Facelift and Blepharoplasty is generally healthy including non-smokers with a realistic outlook about the outcome. Your concerns, rather than age, will tell us how we can assist. Nonetheless, certain factors may make these surgeries less appropriate. Common reasons to reconsider or delay the procedure include serious health problems, ongoing smoking (as it has such a major negative impact on healing), bleeding conditions or a not-so-realistic picture of what surgery can achieve. It is also important to prepare your mind for the process You may discuss this with your surgeon to see if it’s right for you.
How Are Facelift and Blepharoplasty Procedures Actually Performed?
There is some advanced technology behind facelift and blepharoplasty techniques. For facelift surgery, the surgeon works not just on the layer of skin but also on the deeper levels of facial tissue. So, this gives more natural-looking results and also helps in the longevity of results. The cuts are made around the ear and hair-line to be as concealed as possible. There are several different kinds of facelift, from more extensive ones to “mini-lifts” for the early signs of aging, and the best one depends on you.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. The lid/skin incision in the upper eyelids is made in the natural fold of the eyelids, thus camouflaging them when the eyes are open. For the lower eyelids, the cut will be just below the lashes or even hidden within the eyelid if only fat is dealt with. The objective is to conservatively remove or reposition excess tissue.
Considering the anesthesia for facelift and blepharoplasty, usually the options are local anesthesia with intravenous sedation (often referred to as “twilight sleep”) or general anesthesia. You and your surgeon will ultimately decide what is best for you based on the complexity of the operation, your health, and a number of other factors. When undergoing both procedures together, deeper sedation or general anaesthesia is often preferred for comfort and safety.
What Can You Expect During Recovery From Facelift and Blepharoplasty?
It’s normal to have swelling, bruising, numbness, and mild pain after a facelift. Your bandaged head will need propping up. Any small drainage tubes are usually removed quickly. Sutures come out in stages over about one to two weeks. A few days of light activity and/or work is possible for most people after 10 to 14 days. However, strenuous activities must be avoided for a few weeks. The final, settled results will emerge over a few months.
Recovery from blepharoplasty is usually a bit quicker. The area around your eyes will swell and bruise like you have black eyes. You will find cold compresses to be your best friend as well as the ointments your doctor prescribes. Upper eyelid stitches are typically removed within a week. It typically takes 10 to 14 days to feel comfortable in public.
When you undergo a Facelift and Blepharoplasty together, you’ll have only one recovery which is a plus point. The first stage of healing will likely feel the hardest as you heal in many areas. Follow your surgeon’s care instructions closely, take prescribed medications for discomfort, and make sure to get plenty of rest.
What Is the Long-Term Outlook For Facelift and Blepharoplasty, Including Potential Concerns?
The overall aim of Facelift and Blepharoplasty is to help you look refreshed and younger while still appearing like yourself. Results of facelift last close to 7 to 10 years. With newer techniques, the results sometimes last longer. Improvements to the upper eyelid can last for five to ten years or more with blepharoplasty. Corrections to the lower eyelid bag are similarly often very long-lasting. Although the treatments can reverse time, they can’t stop nature’s course.
How long your results last depend on your lifestyle choices. For instance, wearing sunblock and not smoking will prolong results.
As with any procedure, Facelift and Blepharoplasty can also have risks. Common worries include bleeding, infection, scarring, anesthesia complications, etc. Facelifts carry special but rare risks, like temporary nerve damage, affecting facial movement and sensation. Blepharoplasty may cause temporary dry eyes or, in rare cases, problems with eyelid closure. The best way to minimize these risks and ensure a good outcome is to choose a qualified, and experienced surgeon and follow his advice carefully. They will address each concern with you beforehand.
Op. Dr. Erman Ak graduated from Ankara Hacettepe Tıp in 2014 and completed his specialization at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty. He received advanced microsurgery training in Taiwan and, as an ISAPS fellow in Italy, training in facial and breast aesthetics. Dr. Ak holds the European Union Aesthetic Plastic Surgery qualification certificate from EBOPRAS and contributed to the establishment of the Plastic Surgery Department at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital. He currently accepts patients from Turkey and various other countries at his clinic in Nişantaşı.
